Operations Specialist

Centerra-Co--o; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerra-Co--o is seeking an Operations Specialist in Coshocton, Ohio. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work, demonstrate attention to detail, and provide outstanding customer service while ensuring safe operations during grain handling. Responsibilities include grading and maintaining grain quality, reporting on machine activity, and collaborating with the team. The role may require extended hours during harvest seasons. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to grade grain and maintain a grain grading license.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ship and receive grain commodities with the team.
• Monitor grain quality to meet all standards.
• Perform written reports on machine activity hourly.
• Provide support in other departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Position Objective:

The Operations Specialist takes an individual who take pride and ownership in their work and are conscientious, enjoy physical work, driven to interact with others, respond positive to pressure and have an internal drive. This individual will make progress toward goals and are forthright and honest. Exercise sound judgement that support the cooperative's mission and goals and consistently provide outstanding customer service.

Occupation Specific Tasks:

• Safety is the priority
• Ability to grade grain, sample grain and storage of grain delivered by customers after being properly trained
• Maintain grain grading license
• Work with team to ship and receive grain commodities
• Monitor grain quality and ensure that it meets all standards
• Ability to tear down and rebuild equipment after being properly trained
• Ability to do written reports on machine activity hourly
• Work with team to monitor equipment and troubleshoot equipment
• Attention to details and self-pride in a job well done
• Understand that the team is the face of Centerra Co-op
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service at all times
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is typically noisy and may be hot, cold, oily, or dusty.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Information:

• Extended hours during harvest to meet customer needs and business expectations.
• Confidentiality agreement.
• Travel between Coshocton and Hebron facilities.
• During peak business seasons or times of increased demand, this role may be assigned temporary duties in other departments. Such cross‑department support is essential to maintaining service levels and ensuring smooth company operations.

As an Equal Opportunity and Aff‑irmative Action Employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Centerra Co‑op is a drug‑free workplace.